UN Women Programme Analyst, Women Economic Empowerment (WEE), Bujumbura, Bu at UNDP

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Design, Programme Formulation, Programme Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Results Based Management, Capacity Development, Risk Mitigation, Partnership Building, Resource Mobilization, Inter-agency Coordination, Advocacy, Knowledge Management, Gender Equality, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women Burundi's Strategic Note 2019-2023 aligns with UN Women's Global Strategic Plan 2018-2021, the National Development Plan 2018-2027, the National Gender Policy (NGP) and UNSC Resolution 1325 action plans for 2017-2021, UNDAF (2019-2023) and the United Nations Resilience Framework. It captures the triple mandate of UN WOMEN (Normative, Coordination and Programmatic) aimed at supporting government and partners to achieve lasting results for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, building on its comparative advantages. The strategic note prioritizes three outcomes: i) An environment for the implementation of WPS commitment is enabled in Burundi through the participation and influence of key governmental and non-governmental stakeholders’; ii Women, including those in refugees/ IDPS camps and other vulnerable situations, experience enhanced safety, security, physical and mental health, and their human rights respected in conformity with ratified regional and international instruments’; iii) Women and girls participate in and benefit from socio-economic recovery opportunities in the context of peace and resilience-building’. Hence, UN Women Burundi is structured in three main components: (1) Women Leadership & Participation -Peace and Security (WPS); (2) End of Violence Against Women and Girls/Human Rights and (3) Women Economic Empowerment (WEE). Reporting to the Programme Management Specialist, the Programme Analyst contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the Burundi Country Office by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UN Women programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ personnel, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio. In line with UN Women’s humanitarian mandate and its commitment to the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, the Programme Analyst also supports the integration of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment priorities in humanitarian response and recovery efforts. The incumbent will contribute to ensuring that humanitarian interventions are gender-responsive and promote the resilience and economic recovery of women and girls affected by crises, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other vulnerable groups. Scope of Work 1. Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Women Economic Empowerment • Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives; • Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme. 2. Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Women Economic Empowerment programme • Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget; • Lead the implementation of programme activities; • Lead the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners; • Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; • Train partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation. • • Identify programmatic risks and propose mitigation measures to ensure effective and compliant programme implementation. • Ensure adherence to UN Women policies, procedures and results-based management standards in programme implementation. • Ensure interventions are inclusive and responsive to the needs of marginalized groups including rural women, youth, women with disabilities, and women affected by crises.” 3. Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners • Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products • Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Women Economic Empowerment programme; • Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed. 4. Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project • Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results based management tools; • Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes; • Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports. • Contribute to evaluations, lessons learned exercises and documentation of best practices to inform programme improvement.” 5. Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the Women Economic Empowerment programme • Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary; • Provide substantive inputs to financial reports; • Supervise Programme Associates and Interns. 6. Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies • Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases; • Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles; • Strengthen strategic partnerships with government, civil society, private sector and development partners; facilitate knowledge sharing and innovative approaches in women’s economic empowerment.” • Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated. 7. Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination in the area of Women Economic Empowerment to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country • Provide substantive technical support to the Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs. 8. Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts • Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to the Women Economic Empowerment Programme; • Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products; • Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on the Women Economic Empowerment Programme. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The incumbent leads a team of 03 personnel. Competencies : Core Values: * Integrity; * Professionalism; * Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: * Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; * Accountability; * Creative Problem Solving; * Effective Communication; * Inclusive Collaboration; * Stakeholder Engagement; * Leading by Example. Please visit this link [https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf] for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: • Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills • Good knowledge of Results Based Management • Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations • Good analytical skills • Good knowledge of the Women Economic Empowerment thematic area • Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising • Knowledge of gender mainstreaming approaches in development and humanitarian programmes • Ability to build strategic partnerships and promote multi-stakeholder collaboration • Knowledge of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and inter-agency collaboration. Minimum Qualifications Education and Certification: • Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required. • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage Experience: • At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required. • Experience in the Women Economic Empowerment is desirable. • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable. • Experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is required. • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. • Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable. • Experience in development of knowledge Products is desirable. • Experience in humanitarian programming, gender in humanitarian action, or resilience and recovery programmes is desirable. • Experience working with humanitarian coordination mechanisms (clusters, inter-agency platforms, or humanitarian response frameworks) is an asset. Languages: • Fluency in French and in English is required • Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset; • Excellent knowledge of Kirundi Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.

Responsibilities

The Programme Analyst contributes to effective programme management by providing substantive inputs to design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation, while guiding delivery through monitoring results and ensuring proper application of systems and procedures. This role involves supporting the integration of gender equality and women's economic empowerment priorities into humanitarian response and recovery efforts.